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The Sovini Group completes work on retreat for wounded soldiers

The Sovini Group completes work on retreat for wounded soldiers. The Sovini Group has completed work on a Merseyside retreat for wounded and ex-servicemen and women seeking recovery from injuries. Code’s Retreat

22nd June 2017

Floral Planters installed at the corner of Nevill Street and Bath Street

Floral Planters installed at the corner of Nevill Street and Bath Street Floral Planters have now been installed at the corner of Nevill Street and Bath Street, Southport and have been planted

22nd June 2017

A Southport Councillor backs Court over Benefit change for Children

A Southport councillor has welcomed today’s High Court ruled that the Conservatives’ benefit cap is unlawful and illegally discriminates against some parents with young children. Ministers are now likely to be forced

22nd June 2017

WATCH | Southport Offshore Rescue called to woman in distress in the water

WATCH | Southport Offshore Rescue called to woman in distress in the water CALL OUT – 18/6/17 – 16:25 – Southport Lifeboat and Quads called out to two jobs; a missing child,

22nd June 2017

Another dangerous sink hole on Norwood Road, Southport

Another dangerous sink hole has appeared Norwood Road in Southport today. An engineer on site today told our reporter: “United Utilities will carry out a dig sometime this coming week to decide who

22nd June 2017

Midfielder Steve Jennings Signs For Southport FC

Midfielder Steve Jennings Signs For Southport FC Southport are pleased to announce the signing of 32-year-old midfielder Steve Jennings. Steve Jennings career includes a wealth of experience in the Football League where he made

22nd June 2017

Man in van arrested in Southport for drink driving

Man in van arrested in Southport for drink driving A man was arrested for drink driving in Southport town centre (Wednesday 21 June). He saw the Police BMW behind him & he dumped

22nd June 2017

Southport’s Autism enterprise celebrates fifth birthday

Southport’s Autism enterprise celebrates fifth birthday A social enterprise, which is helping change the lives of autistic children and adults, is celebrating its fifth birthday. Autism Initiatives’ WeGrow, based in Southport, not

22nd June 2017

CCTV Appeal | “Cheeky” thief steals mirror from Southport shop

Do you recognise this woman? CCTV Appeal | “Cheeky” thief steals mirror from Southport shop. Debbie Moonan who owns the Second Chance Shop on Shakespear Street in Southport said: “I had a mirror outside of

21st June 2017

Damien Moore sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Southport

Damien Moore sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Southport. On Thursday Damien Moore said he was delighted to be sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Southport. Damien Moore said: “I

21st June 2017

Developers ready to bulldoze George Drive Woods

Developers ready to bulldoze George Drive Woods Today (Wednesday 21 June) OVH fenced up George Drive woods Ainsdale and started culling wildlife in preparation for new houses. Mike Lawson who is a member

21st June 2017

Fletchers partners with national charity to raise awareness of life threatening neonatal infection

Fletchers solicitors partners with national charity to raise awareness of life threatening neonatal infection. Leading medical negligence and serious injury law firm, Fletchers Solicitors, has partnered with a national charity to provide support

21st June 2017

Time to celebrate your local meadows

Time to celebrate your local meadows National Meadows Day, dedicated to celebrating and protecting our vanishing wildflower meadows and the wealth of wildlife they support, will take place on Saturday 1 July

21st June 2017

Iconic Southport landmark restored to former glories

Iconic Southport landmark restored to former glories A key Southport landmark is being restored to former glories following the intervention of a campaigning local councillor. Cllr David Barton contacted Sefton Council after

21st June 2017

Follow the yellow brick road to Southport theatre

Eastenders star Cheryl Fergison takes takes the lead role. Regal Entertainments are delighted to announce that their 2016 smash hit production of The Wizard of Oz will be visiting Southport Theatre from Tuesday 24 – Thursday 26 October and

21st June 2017

Back in time at Burscough Heritage Weekend – 24 to 25 June

Back in time at Burscough Heritage Weekend – 24 to 25 June Burscough’s Heritage Weekend will take place this Saturday and Sunday, featuring the popular annual raft race. Throughout the weekend, canal

21st June 2017

Residents furious at the news 200 new homes to be built on greenbelt

Residents furious at the news 200 new homes to be built on Southport greenbelt. Furious residents in Crossens have been told that 200 new homes will be built on greenbelt land. Bankfield

20th June 2017

Car crash Meols Cop Road Southport

Car crash Meols Cop Road Southport. The emergency services were called to Meols Cop road Southport this evening following a report of an RTC (Tuesday 20 June). A car collided with a barrie

20th June 2017

Kirwans Southport appoints new head of business development

Kirwans Southport appoints new head of business development Leading law firm Kirwans has appointed a new head of business development to aid the continued growth of the organisation. Frank Rogers joins the

20th June 2017

Marc Almond – Addicted to Excess An exhibition celebrating life and art

Marc Almond – Addicted to Excess An exhibition celebrating life and art. 15th July – 27th August Marc Almond’s 60th birthday celebration remarkably coincides with the 50th year anniversary of the legalisation of

20th June 2017

Watchdog welcomes ‘pause’ in local NHS merger

Watchdog welcomes ‘pause’ in local NHS merger. Southport NHS ‘Watchdog’, Councillor has welcomed the statement by health Service ‘purchasers’ in Southport, Bootle and Liverpool that they are putting on hold their merger plans

20th June 2017

£5 bargain store opens in prime location on Chapel Street

£5 bargain store opens in prime location on Chapel Street. Cheap thrills are the order of the day for Chapel Street Southport after a £5 bargain bin shop opened at the former

20th June 2017

Southport teenager follows in Grandmother’s fundraising footsteps

Southport teenager follows in Grandmother’s fundraising footsteps A fundraiser from Southport who works closely with a local cancer research charity has inspired her granddaughter to hold her first ever charity cake sale.

20th June 2017

St John’s C. E school in Crossens outstanding says OFSTED

St John’s C. E school in Crossens outstanding says OFSTED. Children and staff at a primary school are jumping for JOY after being rated one of the best in the country. St

20th June 2017

Botanic Road Bar & Eatery in Churchtown launch evening food menu today!

Botanic Road Bar & Eatery in Churchtown announce evening food menu. Botanic Road Bar & Eatery in Churchtown is excited to announce that from the 20th June. Botanic Bar & Eatery will

20th June 2017

Royal Birkdale members dismay with new clubhouse decree for The Open

Royal Birkdale members dismay with new clubhouse decree for The Open Royal Birkdale members will be allowed one guest in the clubhouse at The Open Previously during the Open members were able to

20th June 2017

Kids go FREE at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

Junior Tickets – Terms and Conditions (Kids Go Free) Children under 16 years of age on 15 July 2017 cannot attend The Open unless accompanied by a responsible adult who holds a

20th June 2017

Southport residents Invited to Healthwatch Sefton members event

Invite to Healthwatch Sefton members event Healthwatch Sefton is inviting Sefton residents to their second event for members at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre (CLAC) on Tuesday, July 4. People will be updated

20th June 2017

Martyn O’Hara Joins Southport FC Club Board

Martyn O’Hara Joins Club Board Southport Football Club are pleased to confirm long-standing supporter Martyn O’Hara has joined the Club’s Board of Directors. Martyn O’Har brings strong sales and marketing experience to

20th June 2017

Dog walkers battle through Southport jungle

Dog walkers battle through jungle Angry walkers and dog owners are battling a new Southport ‘jungle’ in their attempts to exercise themselves and their pets. Marshside residents have complained to Councillor Pat

19th June 2017